Senior Rural Medical Practitioner RL4.1 - RL4.4 (Remuneration Package Range $242,013 - $270,033) superannuation, leave loading and recreation leave
Alyangula Health Centre
Full time, fixed from 01/08/2025 to 31/01/2026
Alyangula, Northern Territory
Are you an experienced Rural Medical Practitioner? We are excited to announce an opportunity to work with a team of Rural Medical Practitioners that work across the medical clinics on Groote Eylandt.
Groote Eylandt is a remote island home to the traditional owners, the Anindilyakwa/Warnindhilyagwa people. It is geographically diverse, beautiful and interesting, with unique flora and fauna. It has stunning coastlines with numerous islands and pristine beaches making up the archipelago. It has world heritage beaches and sub-tropical rainforests. There is virtually no winter; you will be able to enjoy the East Arnhem Land outdoor lifestyle all year round with community activities, fiery sunsets over the water and easy weekend trips to many of the fabulous locations in and around the area.
Groote Eylandt is serviced by daily Airnorth flights from Darwin, and multiple flights from Cairns with Airnorth and Alliance Airlines.
Who We Are
Groote Eylandt is located approximately 50 km offshore from the Northern Territory mainland in the Gulf of Carpentaria, with the size of the island being approximately 50 kilometres from east to west. There are four clinics that service Groote Eylandt and Milyakburra (Bickerton Island).
The RMPs work across all 4 clinics on a rotating roster. The clinics are Alyangula Health Clinic, Angurugu Health Clinic, Umbakumba Health Clinic and Milyakburra Health Clinic. NT Health is committed to promoting, protecting and improving the health and wellbeing of all Territorians in partnership with individuals, families and the community to ensure the delivery of the best and most appropriate evidence-based care.
About the Role
Our Rural Medical Practitioners provide services to the communities on Groote Eylandt
Alyangula – predominantly services the GEMCO mining and other service providers (predominantly non-First Nations people) with an approximate residential population of 1000 and additional FIFO (urgent-care provision only)
Angurugu – Aboriginal (Anindilyakwa) community with an approximate population of 1000
Umbakumba – Aboriginal (Anindilyakwa) community with an approximate population of 500
Milyakburra (Bickerton Island) Aboriginal community with an approximate population of 70, this clinic is serviced twice a week by nursing staff from Angurugu and once a fortnight by a medical officer
The hours worked are Monday to Friday from approximately 8:00 am to 4:30 pm fulltime
The position is supported by Remote Area Nurses, Registrars and Administration staff
Visiting allied health workers frequent the clinics which include Physiotherapy, Dietitian, Podiatry, Social Workers, Psychologists, Dentist. Medical Imaging and other specialists
Who We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background working in rural and remote hospital or a community setting who can drive initiatives aimed at enhancing the health outcomes of our community.
Why Join Us
This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Rural Medical Practitioner who is passionate about providing healthcare in remote Aboriginal community whilst enjoying a supportive work environment
Employee benefits include:
Great Career and lifestyle opportunities
Competitive wages including salary packaging
Furnished accommodation supplied
Six weeks annual leave
Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
All utilities included
Perishable Goods Allowance ( by reimbursement)
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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